Success Story: I-140 NIW Approval for an Animal and Poultry Sciences Expert from Nepal
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On June 4th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Intern in the Field of Animal and Poultry Sciences (Approval Notice).
General Field: Animal and Poultry Sciences
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Intern
Country of Origin: Nepal
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Florida
Approval Notice Date: June 4th, 2026
Processing Time: 12 months, 5 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share that North America Immigration Law Group secured I-140 NIW approval for an animal and poultry sciences expert from Nepal. The petition was filed on May 30, 2025, and approved on June 4, 2026, following a premium processing upgrade. The client’s proposed endeavor focused on identifying cost-effective alternative feed ingredients, dietary components, and feed formulations through applied feeding trials and nutrient analysis in order to improve livestock production efficiency while supporting animal health and welfare.
Client Background and Proposed Endeavor
The client holds an M.S. in animal and poultry sciences and has built a research background at the intersection of veterinary nutrition, animal health, livestock productivity, and sustainable feed development. At the time of the petition, the client’s plans included continuing work in the field as a veterinary nutrition research scientist or in a similar research role, where the client would evaluate alternative feed ingredients, study dietary impacts on disease incidence and productivity, and publish original research in peer-reviewed venues.
The petition demonstrated the national importance of this work by explaining how improved feed strategies can help reduce livestock production costs, support sustainable animal agriculture, protect animal health, and contribute to food security. We also connected the client’s research to broader U.S. interests, including the economic importance of livestock production, the high burden of feed expenses for producers, and the public health value of nutritional strategies that may reduce disease risk and lessen reliance on antibiotics.
Impressive Credentials and Achievements
To show that the client was well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor, we emphasized a record of scholarly achievement and field recognition, including:
- 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 2 first-authored articles
- 5 abstracts, including 4 first-authored abstracts
- 51 citations to the client’s published work
At least 2 completed peer reviews
Research support from agriculture and animal science-related funding sources Rather than presenting these numbers in isolation, the petition explained how the client’s publication and citation record reflected independent reliance by other researchers. The client’s studies on sustainable feed ingredients, livestock nutrition, and animal health had been used by researchers studying topics such as alternative protein sources, cost-effective goat diets, zoonotic disease risk, and livestock production practices. One of the client’s articles was also shown to rank among the top 20% most-cited Agricultural Sciences articles for its publication year, which helped demonstrate the influence of the client’s work in a field-adjusted context.
Expert Endorsements
The petition was supported by 2 letters of recommendation from experts in the field. These letters helped explain the practical value of the client’s research in improving livestock nutrition, evaluating sustainable feed alternatives, and supporting healthier and more efficient animal production systems. One expert emphasized that: “Given the rising costs of livestock and pet nutrition, it is crucial that the United States supports his work.”
NIW Approval and Outlook
We clarified how the client’s proposed endeavor satisfied the NIW framework by connecting the client’s animal and poultry sciences expertise, publication record, citation impact, peer-review service, funded research, and future plans to nationally important agricultural and public health needs.
USCIS approved the client’s I-140 NIW petition after 12 months. We congratulate the client on this important approval and look forward to the client’s continued contributions to sustainable livestock nutrition, animal health, and cost-effective agricultural production in the United States.